​The New York Times took a look at the story of the Beren Academy, a Jewish school that was initially going to have to forfeit its playoff run because the schedule conflicted with the Sabbath.
The organization making that decision was the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, which oversees competitions for 200 private schools in the state.

The Times uncovered a striking letter TAPPS wrote to Houston’s Iman Academy SW when the Islamic school inquired about joining the league.

The school was asked to answer the following questions:

— “Historically, there is nothing in the Koran that fully embraces Christianity or Judaism in the way a Christian and/or a Jew understands his religion. Why, then, are you interested in joining an association whose basic beliefs your religion condemns?”

— “It is our understanding that the Koran tells you not to mix with (and even eliminate) the infidels. Christians and Jews fall into that category. Why do you wish to join an organization whose membership is in disagreement with your religious beliefs?”